Admission
How much is admission to the Museum?
Admission is free for Museum Members and children under twelve, when accompanied by an adult. All others are requested to pay a suggested contribution. For more information, see Admission.
Can I use a credit card to pay admission?
Yes. The Museum accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, and JCB (Japan Credit Bank).
Can I re-enter the Museum at another time with my admission button?
Yes. Admission buttons are valid for the entire day of purchase, both at the Museum's Main Building and The Cloisters.
Can I purchase Museum admission in advance?
Yes. The Museum offers Guest Passes for purchase in advance. For more information, please see Guest Passes.
How can I avoid lines?
For information about advance admissions, see Guest Passes. Admission is free to Members of the Museum. For more information about the benefits of joining the Museum, see Membership.
Do I get a discount for purchasing admission in advance?
Yes, there is quantity discount available. For details, please see Guest Passes.
Hours
When is the Museum open?
The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday. For hours and more information, see Hours.
On major Holiday Mondays, the Museum will be open. For a list of dates, see Hours.
Does the Museum stay open late on certain evenings?
Yes. The Museum is open late on Friday and Saturday evenings. For hours and more information, see Hours.
Does the Museum offer any special programs on those evenings?
Yes. The Museum schedules gallery talks, concerts, and lectures on Friday and Saturday evenings. Please note that concerts and lectures are also regularly presented Tuesday through Thursday evenings, after the galleries are closed to the public. For a complete listing of programs, concerts, and lectures at the Met, consult the online calendar.
Directions to the Museum
How do I get to the Metropolitan by bus, subway, or car?
See Directions to Main Building for instructions.
Parking Garage
Does the Museum have a parking garage available to visitors?
Yes. For location and fees, see Parking.
Coat-Check Areas
Does the Museum offer a coat-check service?
Yes. For locations, policies, and restrictions, see Coat-Check Areas.
Strollers
Can I bring a stroller into the Museum?
Yes, but certain restrictions apply. Also, visitors with strollers may find it more convenient to use the ground-level entrance at 81st Street. For more information, see Strollers.
Dining Facilities
What dining options are available at the Museum?
The Museum offers a wide variety of dining options. For information including hours, locations, pricing, and sample menus, see Dining at the Met.
Lost and Found
Does the Museum operate a lost and found service?
Yes. For more information, see Lost and Found.
Sketching and Photography Policies
Does the Metropolitan allow sketching in the galleries?
Yes, but certain restrictions apply. For more information, see Sketching and Copying.
Can I take photographs or videos in the Museum?
Yes, but certain restrictions apply. For more information, see Gallery Photography Policy.
Permanent Collection
How do I find out more about the Museum's permanent collection?
The Museum has a permanent collection of more than two million objects spanning seven centuries. See Works of Art for more information and Floor Plans for the location of individual galleries.
Special Exhibitions
Do I need reservations or tickets for special exhibitions at the Museum?
No. All special exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum are free with general admission and do not require a special ticket or advance reservation.
Where can I find a list of exhibitions at the Metropolitan?
See Special Exhibitions for a list of current, upcoming, and past exhibitions, along with online features associated with specific exhibitions. You can also check the online calendar for a listing of all exhibitions on view on a certain date.
Is there any way for me to receive regular notification about special exhibitions?
Yes. Visitors who have registered in My Met Museum on our Web site can subscribe to the Museum's free email newsletters. In addition, all Members receive via regular mail the Museum's bimonthly Calendar.
Concerts & Lectures
Where can I get information about upcoming concerts and lectures?
See the online calendar for a listing of all upcoming concerts, lectures, and other events. Please note that many lectures are free with Museum admission and do not require tickets. However, tickets are required for the Museum's Subscription Concerts & Lectures.
How do I obtain tickets for subscription concerts and lectures?
Tickets may be purchased by telephone or via the online order form, which may be mailed or faxed.
For more information, see Subscription Concerts & Lectures.
Films
What types of films are shown at the Museum?
For general information about films and videos presented at the Museum, see Films. Consult the online calendar for all scheduled times and locations.
Do I need to obtain tickets for a film in advance?
Most films and videos are free with Museum admission and do not require tickets. However, Saturday feature films—free with Museum admission—require tickets one hour before screening. For further information, see Films.
Guided Tours and Gallery Talks
Does the Museum offer tours daily?
Yes. The Museum offers a variety of daily Guided Tours and Gallery Talks. Consult the online calendar for a listing of tours and talks by date. All are free with Museum admission.
Does the Museum offer tours in languages other than English?
Yes. The Museum offers guided tours in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Korean. Not all tours are available in every language on any given day. For a weekly schedule of foreign-language tours, see Guided Tours. In addition, the "Director's Selections" Audio Guide, available at distribution booths in the Great Hall and at the entrances to special exhibitions, is recorded in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
What is the difference between a guided tour and a gallery talk?
A guided tour, usually led by Museum-trained volunteers, provides a general overview of the Museum's collection or a particular department within the collection. A gallery talk, typically led by a Museum curator or independent scholar, focuses on a special exhibition or a particular theme, style, or period in art history represented in the collection. For more information about guided tours and gallery talks, along with schedules, see Events & Programs.
Do I need to sign up in advance for a guided tour or gallery talk?
If you are visiting as an individual or small group (less than ten), it is not necessary to sign up in advance for either a tour or talk. For information, see Guided Tours or Gallery Talks. For more information, see Events & Programs.
Where do guided tours and gallery talks meet?
All guided tours and gallery talks meet in the Great Hall. Ask for directions at the Information Desk in the center of the Great Hall. For more information, see Events & Programs.
Audio Guide
Does the Museum offer a self-guided audio tour?
Yes. The Audio Guide, available for rental at distribution booths in the Great Hall and at the entrances to many special exhibitions, provides information about the Museum's permanent collection as well as selected special exhibitions. For more information, see Audio Guide.
Is the Audio Guide available in languages other than English?
Yes. The "Director's Selections" Audio Guide, focusing on highlights from the permanent collection, is available in French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. As a general rule, audio tours of special exhibitions are recorded only in English.
Met Podcast
Met Podcast offers visitors a new and exciting way to enjoy audio programming before, during, or after a visit to the Museum. You may listen to one or more of these FREE special-edition episodes on your computer or download them for use with any portable MP3 player. (See "How do I Listen to a Met Podcast episode?") You may also subscribe to receive new Met Podcast episodes automatically, as soon as they become available. See a list of current Met Podcast episodes.
Learn more about Met Podcast.
Visiting as a Family
What activities and programs does the Museum offer for children and families?
Each week, the Museum offers a wide array of special gallery talks, workshops, and films designed for families with children. Most are free with Museum admission. For more information, see Family Programs. You can also search for family programs offered on a specific date in the online calendar. In addition, the Museum publishes a selection of free printed gallery guides for families, available upon request at the Information Center in the Great Hall and at the Information Desk at the 81st Street entrance.
For help planning a visit to the Museum with your family and to discover works of art in our online features, see MuseumKids.
Visiting as a Group
How do I arrange a visit for a school group?
All chaperoned groups of ten or more students must register in advance. For more information, see Group Visits.
Do I need to arrange a visit for a group of adults?
Yes. For information, see Adult Visits.
Can I arrange a visit for a group organized by a tour operator or travel agent?
Yes. For more information, see Group Visits.
International Visitors
Is general information about the Museum available online in languages other than English?
Yes. See International Visitors.
Does the Museum offer tours in languages other than English?
Yes. The Museum offers guided tours in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Korean. Not all tours are available in every language on any given day. For a weekly schedule of foreign-language tours, see Guided Tours.
Is the Audio Guide available in languages other than English?
Yes. The "Director's Selections" Audio Guide, available at distribution booths in the Great Hall and at entrances to special exhibitions, is recorded in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
Visitors with Disabilities
Is the Museum wheelchair-accessible?
Yes. See Accessibility for further information.
Does the Museum offer special programs for visually impaired visitors?
Yes. See Programs for Visitors with Disabilities for further information. The Museum's Web site is also compliant with assistive technology for the visually impaired.
Does the Museum offer programs with Sign Language interpretation?
Yes. See Programs for Visitors with Disabilities for further information.
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
When is the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden open?
May through late fall, weather permitting.
Throughout the duration of a Roof Garden exhibition, you can search the online calendar for related events and programs. The Roof Garden, located in the Museum's Lila Acheson Wallace Wing, offers an unparalleled, panoramic view of the city's skyline, and its vine-covered pergola provides a relaxing, shaded area overlooking Central Park. Café service is also available; for hours and a sample menu, see Roof Garden Café.
The Cloisters
How can I find out more about The Cloisters?
The Cloisters is the branch of the Metropolitan devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. For information about The Cloisters' history and collection, see The Cloisters section of the online Collection.
How do I get to The Cloisters and when is it open?
The Cloisters is located in northern Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park. For directions by car and public transportation, see Directions to The Cloisters. For hours, see Hours.
Does admission to the Museum apply to The Cloisters as well?
Yes. Admission to the Museum is valid for same-day admission to The Cloisters. Be prepared to show your admission button. See Admission for further information.
Does the Museum offer special programs at The Cloisters?
Yes. See Programs at The Cloisters.
Is there dining at The Cloisters?
Yes. See The Trie Café at The Cloisters.
Contact Information
For more information on how to contact the Museum, please see Contact Information.
